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African Voices - Botswana

2026-10-3031:27

In this episode of African Voices, Sarah and Jess travel to Botswana to explore the remarkable legacy of former President Festus Mogae, whose leadership helped shape the country's response to HIV and left a lasting impact far beyond its borders.Sound credit: Audio excerpt from UNAIDS' tribute to former President Festus Mogae, published 11 May 2026.Tribute to Former Botswana President Festus Mogae - YouTubeSourcesBotswana - WikipediaHIV | UNICEF BotswanaBotswana's shuttered dreams | New Internationalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HIV & Ireland Part 3

2026-10-2324:56

In the final part of our three-parter, Sarah and Jess explore the role of the Catholic Church and the Irish government during the HIV epidemic in Ireland. At a time when fear, stigma and misinformation were rife, how did religious influence, political decisions and attitudes towards sex and sexuality shape Ireland’s response to HIV? Join us as we uncover what happens when politics, religion and public health collide.Submit your questions for our sexpert! The HIV Podcast - Ask Us Anything: Sex, Dating & HIVSourcesInformation and Education Programme on AIDS: Motion. – Seanad Éireann (18th Seanad) – Thursday, 25 Feb 1988 – Houses of the OireachtasAIDS, Sexual Health, and the Catholic Church in 1980s Ireland: A Public Health Paradox? - PMC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HIV & Ireland Part 2

2026-10-1623:53

In the second of our three-parter, Sarah and Jess are heading behind the walls of Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison to explore what happened when the HIV epidemic reached Ireland’s prison system. From fear and stigma to the challenges of preventing HIV in prison, we uncover a difficult chapter of Ireland’s HIV history and ask what happens when a public health crisis meets a prison system struggling to respond.Submit your questions for our sexpert! The HIV Podcast - Ask Us Anything: Sex, Dating & HIVSourcesThe Second Sentence: AIDS in Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison – Nursing ClioAIDS / HIV crisis in Mountjoy Prison in the 1980’s – Exploring the history of prisoner health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HIV & Ireland Part 1

2026-10-0921:49

In the first of this three-parter, Sarah and Jess are heading back to 1980s Ireland to explore the early days of HIV and the brilliant work of Gay Health Action (GHA).At a time when fear, stigma and misinformation were everywhere, GHA stepped up, challenged attitudes and helped get vital information out to the people who needed it.Join us as we uncover the stories, the activism and the people who weren't afraid to make a bit of noise when it really mattered!Submit your questions for our sexpert! The HIV Podcast - Ask Us Anything: Sex, Dating & HIVSourcesHSE launches new campaign to address HIV stigma in IrelandRemembering Ireland's early AIDS history | Maynooth UniversityInformation and Education Programme on AIDS: Motion. – Seanad Éireann (18th Seanad) – Thursday, 25 Feb 1988 – Houses of the Oireachtas Remembering Ireland's early AIDS history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

African Voices - Zimbabwe

2026-10-0220:53

It’s another African Voices episode and this month Sarah and Jess are heading to Zimbabwe, where we’re shining a spotlight on the brilliant work of Zvandiri. Meaning “As I am”, Zvandiri is all about young people living with HIV supporting other young people living with HIV. We look at where it all began, how peer support is changing lives, and hear some of the voices and music behind their work.Zvandiri: Survive and Thrive- ZvandiriSources Zimbabwe - Wikipedia HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe - WikipediaAudio CreditsAudio extracts taken from “AIDS Free in Zimbabwe,” “This Is Me – Zvandiri,” “Survive and Thrive – Zvandiri” and “Together Super Power.”Audio and music featured in this episode are taken from videos and materials published by Zvandiri and the Zvandiri YouTube channel.AIDS Free in ZimbabweThis Is Me - ZvandiriSurvive and Thrive- Zvandiri Together Super PowerAfrican Voices is a year-long series from The HIV Podcast, sharing perspectives from across the African continent.How to get involved:We’re inviting people living with or affected by HIV to share short voice notes about what’s happening in their country, what the world needs to understand, and what education they want to share. These voice notes may be played on the podcast as part of the series.Episodes will be released monthly, on the last Friday of each monthVoice notes may be played on the podcastSend a voice note (max 5 minutes, no minimum) to: 07727 666791Each country has a submission deadline, see image for detailsIf you’re from one of the 12 countries featured, we’d love to hear from you.How to take partPlease send us a voice note (maximum 5 minutes, no minimum) to:07727 666791In your recording, please include:• Your name (or a preferred name if you would like to remain anonymous)• Your connection to HIV (for example: person living with HIV, peer educator, counsellor, activist, doctor, community worker, volunteer)• The country you are inThen tell us:What do you want the world to know about HIV in your country?This could include access to care, stigma, funding cuts, community realities, or anything you feel the world should understand.What education would you like to share?A myth to bust, a message for others, or knowledge that could help support your community.For more information, please contact:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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